Region’s wine & beer tastings

WHAT: Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

WHERE: O’Brien’s Market, 4120 Dale Road, Modesto; 209-545-8100

WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday

WINES: Best buys under $25 tasting of Napa’s premier grape.

COST: $5

WHAT: The Start of Fall Flight

WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, McHenry Village, 1700 McHenry Ave., Modesto; 209-577-6887

WHEN: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Saturday

WINES: Morgan Pinot Noir, Gregory Graham Zinfandel, Robert Craig Cabernet Sauvignon, Green Lip Sauvignon Blanc, Kali Hart Chardonnay will be poured.

COST: $12

WHAT: The Start of Fall Flight

WHERE: Stewart & Jasper, Del Lago Plaza, 2985 Renzo Lane, Patterson; 209-895-9463

WHEN: Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; noon to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

WINES: MacMurray Pinot Noir, Eponymous Red Wine, Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, Reata Chardonnay, Jules Melange Vin Blanc will be poured.

COST: $12

WHAT: Carol Shelton Tasting

WHERE: The Vintage Cellar/Redwood Cafe, 4342 Dale Road, Modesto; 209-545-9232

WHEN: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday

WINES: A variety of selections from the Sonoma County vintner.

COST: $4 per 3-ounce pour; $20 for six

WHAT: Oktoberfest Tasting with Sierra Nevada Brewery

WHERE: O’Brien’s Market, 4120 Dale Road, Modesto; 209-545-8100

WHEN: 4-7 p.m. Thursday

BEERS: Special harvest brews and other limited selections from the brewer.

COST: $5

WHAT: Thursday Night Beers

WHERE: The Vintage Cellar/Redwood Cafe, 4342 Dale Road, Modesto; 209-545-9232

WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday

BEERS: Selections from Dust Bowl Brewery.

COST: $10 for five 4-ounce pours

This story was originally published September 29, 2015 at 3:48 PM with the headline "Region’s wine & beer tastings."